What do a master voyager from the Cook Islands, a museum director from Fiji and a researcher from Samoa have in common?

This month, Australia was proud to support Deon Wong, Captain of the Cook Islands voyaging canoe Marumaru Atua; Armando Lowe, Director of the Fiji National Museum; and Vaiwilmalua Filia Maotua, Research Assistant at the National University of Samoa, to join maritime heritage leaders from around the world at the 22nd International Congress of Maritime Museums in Sydney, Australia.

Over five inspiring days, delegates exchanged ideas on cultural heritage, community stewardship, ocean knowledge and the future of museums. The contributions of our Pacific representatives highlighted the deep connections between Pacific peoples, culture and the ocean, while strengthening regional partnerships and collaboration.

Vinaka, meitaki ma’ata and fa’afetai for helping ensure Pacific perspectives were front and centre on the global stage.

Part of Australia now: Pacific edition, celebrating the deep cultural connections between Australia and our Pacific partners.

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